Lehigh returns home to face Navy on Wednesday
2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - For the first time since January 23 Lehigh will play a game at Stabler Arena as the Mountain Hawks welcome the Navy Midshipmen to town on Wednesday evening. Lehigh is coming off a three-game road trip in which the Brown and White went 2-1, including a 77-65 victory over American this past weekend in Washington, D.C. Senior Zahir Carrington scored a team-high 20 points, while freshman C.J. McCollum notched his first career double-double with 19 points and a season best 13 rebounds as the Mountain Hawks took over sole possession of first place in the Patriot League. Navy has won three of its past four games, including an 81-79 decision over Bucknell on Friday evening in Annapolis. The Midshipmen were led by Romeo Garcia’s career-high 20-point effort as four Navy players hit for double figures in the victory.
The Mountain Hawks continue to do a solid job of protecting the basketball as they tied their season low with only seven TOs at American. During Patriot League play Lehigh is averaging 11.6 turnovers per game while forcing 14.1; the Mountain Hawks lead the league in turnover margin at +2.5 during that time.
Lehigh head coach Brett Reed is 28-11 at Stabler Arena during his two-plus years at the helm. Reed’s win percentage of 71.7% at the STAR ranks third all-time in school annals behind Billy Taylor (76%) and Fran McCaffery (73%).
Lehigh and Navy will get things started at 7:05 on Wednesday evening from inside Stabler Arena. Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-7LU-GAME, by visiting Lehighsports.com or at the arena box office prior to tip-off.
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Date: |
February 10, 2010 |
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Opponent: |
Navy Midshipmen |
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Tip-off: |
7:05 PM |
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Arena/Capacity: |
Stabler Arena/5,600 |
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Location: |
Bethlehem, Pa. |
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Lehigh’s Record: |
15-8 overall, 6-2 Patriot League |
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Navy’s Record: |
11-12 overall, 5-3 Patriot League |
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Series: |
Navy leads 43-17 |
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Radio: |
Live on ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 with Matt Kerr and Greg Falkenbach ‘72. Pre-game coverage gets underway at 6:30 |
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Television: |
Live on Service Electric 2 Sports with Mike Zambelli and Rich Baksa |
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Internet Video: |
Lehighsports.com |
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